''Oblong'' was published in San Francisco, California, U.S.A. It began in the mid 1990s, with #3 released in April 1996, #4 in November 1996, #5 in February 199, #6 in June 1997 and #7 in 1998.

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''Oblong'' was published in San Francisco, California, U.S.A. beginning in the mid 1990s; issue 1 appeared October 1995, #2 in January 1996, #3 in April 1996, #4 in November 1996, #5 in February 1997, #6 in June 1997 and #7 in February 1998.

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It featured strange, absurd, and sometimes humourous articles, and reviews of weird books and movies. There were articles about the Winchester Mystery House, Big Daddy Roth software, and film noir. As well there are fanzine reviews and a letter column.

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It featured strange, absurd, and sometimes humorous articles, and reviews of weird books and movies. There were articles that mentioned the Winchester Mystery House, Big Daddy Roth graphic software, and Film Noir. There were also fanzine reviews and a letter column. The cover of issue #5, featuring the actor Jack Nance as he appeared in the film ''Eraserhead'', was by editor Bruce Townley.

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Contributors include William Breiding ([[Star Fire]]), and Candi Strecker. Al Hoff had a column entitled "Pittsburgh: Don't Park Where You See a Chair".

Latest revision as of 15:43, 21 November 2013

OblongIssue 1 October 1995Cover art by Bruce Townley

Oblong is a personal journal fanzine by Bruce Townley.

Oblong was published in San Francisco, California, U.S.A. beginning in the mid 1990s; issue 1 appeared October 1995, #2 in January 1996, #3 in April 1996, #4 in November 1996, #5 in February 1997, #6 in June 1997 and #7 in February 1998.

It featured strange, absurd, and sometimes humorous articles, and reviews of weird books and movies. There were articles that mentioned the Winchester Mystery House, Big Daddy Roth graphic software, and Film Noir. There were also fanzine reviews and a letter column. The cover of issue #5, featuring the actor Jack Nance as he appeared in the film Eraserhead, was by editor Bruce Townley.